What If You Doubt Your Attunements?

Every so often, someone asks, "What if I wasn’t properly attuned?" or "How do I know if my Reiki attunement worked?" It’s a fair question and often comes from self-doubt more than anything being wrong.

Here’s the truth. Once you’ve been attuned to Reiki, you are attuned for life. That connection doesn’t wear off or expire, even if you haven’t practiced in years. The Reiki energy might feel quieter if you’ve been disconnected from your practice, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone.

When we start doubting our attunements, it’s usually a sign that we’re doubting ourselves. Maybe life got busy, you stopped practicing, or your sensitivity feels dull. Reiki doesn’t depend on your worthiness or belief. It is a living current that you simply need to reconnect to.

If you’re feeling unsure, here are a few ways to rebuild your confidence and sense of connection:

1. Go back to basics
Place your hands on your heart and take a few deep breaths. Invite Reiki to flow. You don’t need symbols or rituals to prove it’s working. Just trust what you feel, even if it’s subtle at first.

2. Practice daily self-Reiki
Even five to ten minutes a day brings your energy back online. The more you use Reiki, the stronger the flow feels.

3. Let go of comparison
Reiki sensations show up differently for everyone. Some people feel heat, others feel tingles or waves of calm. Don’t use someone else’s experience as your measuring stick.

4. Ask for a refresher or healing session
If you feel called, you can always receive Reiki from another practitioner or teacher to help open your channels again. You don’t need a new attunement, just a reminder of what’s already within you.

5. Trust your lineage and your energy
If your teacher’s intention was clear and your heart was open during the attunement, the energy took root. Reiki is intelligent. It knows where to go and how to anchor itself in you.

I remember early in my journey, I would question whether my Reiki was real or strong enough. It took time and practice to learn that Reiki doesn’t leave you. Sometimes we step away, sometimes life distracts us, and sometimes we simply need a gentle reminder to reconnect. The energy is always there and ready whenever you are.

Doubt is part of the path. Instead of treating it like failure, see it as an invitation to remember and trust yourself again. Reiki is with you, always.